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Itapuca surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itapuca this week:
The surf forecast for Itapuca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Itapuca in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itapuca over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 202 | 171 | 219 | 274 | 87 | 530 | 225 | 107 | 250 | 184 | 467 | 678 | 134 | 247 | 309 | 414 | 380 | 810 | 634 | 517 | 439 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19AM 3.20 | 9:22PM 3.43 | 9:39AM 3.05 | 9:45PM 3.29 | 10:01AM 2.83 | 10:09PM 3.03 | 10:24AM 2.54 | 10:34PM 2.69 | 10:44AM 2.19 | 10:55PM 2.26 | 7:37AM 10:49AM 1.78 1.82 | 7:33PM 1.98 | 7:15AM 2.12 | 7:27PM 2.25 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 0.24 | 4:10AM 0.07 | 4:02PM 0.47 | 4:24AM 0.41 | 3:51PM 0.70 | 4:11AM 0.77 | 3:22PM 0.87 | 3:36AM 1.03 | 3:13PM 0.99 | 3:23AM 8:47AM 1.20 1.77 | 3:09PM 1.11 | 3:09AM 1.32 | 2:44PM 1.19 | 12:59AM 1.26 | |||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro
The wind is still cross-off at Itapuca (light winds from the N at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 5 km from Itapuca). 1.6m 5s windswell from the E with a 0.9m 6s windswell from the ESE and a 0.8m 10s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Itapuca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Itapuca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Itapuca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itapuca surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Itapuca) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Itapuca may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Rio de Janeiro? If you are looking for accommodation near Itapuca, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio de Janeiro, consider staying in Niteroi which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio de Janeiro where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sao Goncalo which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias and Sao Joao de Meriti.
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